KARMA SONAM DARGYE LING, THE CANADIAN SEAT OF HIS HOLINESS THE 17TH GYALWA KARMAPA, UGYEN TRINLEY DORJE

Karma Sonam Dargye Ling serves as the Canadian seat of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and operates as a Tibetan Buddhist monastery and community center in Toronto. The organization provides Buddhist teachings, meditation instruction, and cultural education to both practitioners and the wider community. Through regular dharma classes, retreats, and public events, the monastery offers spiritual guidance rooted in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The center also serves as a gathering place for Tibetan Buddhists and those interested in learning about Buddhist philosophy and practice. By maintaining sacred teachings and creating a space for spiritual development, the organization contributes to the spiritual and cultural life of the GTA while preserving Tibetan Buddhist traditions in Canada.